Download and Install Lineage OS 15.1 on Xiaomi Mi Mix (Android 8.1 Oreo)| lithium: Xiaomi Mi Mix is the first android smartphone to come with a real bezel less display which made a huge impact in the mobile industry.The device was huge hit and many units were sold successfully.Many users are still using the device as their primary device and we are here with a guide for those users.

Hello friends!! Today, we are here to discuss about the latest Lineage OS 15.1 OS which been unofficially released. We need to thank Nazmul hasan for sharing this unofficial build of Lineage OS 15.1 for Xiaomi Mi Mix users. This unofficial build of Lineage OS is based on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo OS source code. This custom ROM is still in its initial development stages, but the users can still take a risk and have a try at this ROM and use it as their daily driver. However, it is suggested to wait for a few more days as the update for this custom ROM is being expected in the coming days. That update will bring along a lot of bug fixes and optimizations. It will also contain the features of Android 8.1 Oreo such s split-screen mode, picture in picture mode, battery optimization, and more.

Xiaomi has been one of the most popular brands for mid-range device lovers for past few years. It has released some of the most exceptional mid-range devices which give an amazing features and specifications list at a low price. Its Mi Mix comes with a 6.4-inch display screen with a resolution of 2040x1080p, a Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 Quad Core processor, Adreno 530 GPU, 4/6 GB RAM, 128/256 GB ROM storage capacity, and a 4400mAh Li-Ion battery. It comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box while there is a planned upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat available. Its other features include a 16.0 MP rear camera, a 5.0 MP front camera, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth, NFC, USB Type-C, Fingerprint scanner, and more.

If you happen to be a Xiaomi Mi Mix user who has wanted to use the features of Android 8.1 Oreo OS but is too impatient to wait for the official OTA update then you are in the right place. In this post, we will be sharing with you the complete guide on Lineage OS 15.1 which will definitely be very helpful for you. Follow the guide to Install Lineage OS 15.1 On Xiaomi Mi Mix.

As Lineage OS 15.1 is based On Android 8.1 Oreo’s Source code, it has all the latest Android Oreo features and in addition to that Lineage OS also has some extra customization features.

#1 AutoFill

Android 8.1 Oreo now comes with Autofill feature which was available in the Chrome browser until now. The feature, Auto Fill mode which means that the OS will save your Email Address as well as Password. This will save your precious time.

#2 Adaptive Icons

Now Android also added Adaptive Icons which means that the smartphone will now have an option to modify the default icons for various applications in many shapes such as squircle, square, rounded and others. This is done to ensure that the icons on different apps are in line with the other apps for uniformity purpose. This will make your phone looks cool and minimalistic

#3 Updated Emoji

In Android 8.1 Oreo, Google has once again updated the default emojis present in the Android OS to a blob-less emoji version rather than blob version which was seen on Android 7.0.There many new emojis are added to enhance your messaging experience

#4 Notification Dots

This feature is same as the one present on Android 7.0 Nougat where users can long press on home screen to see the options but this feature is now extended to show notifications of that particular app by long pressing the icon.

#5 Picture -In- Picture Mode

The picture in Picture mode which is also known as PiP mode is also added to Android 8.1 Oreo. This will be shown in floating window rather than the split-screen.

#6 Google Play Protect and 2X Boot Time

This “Google Play Protect” is added in the Google Play Store and it will be a background service that will check for apps and its usage and data storage permissions and notify users if it is safe to install and use the app.

Thanks to the great optimization in Android 8.1 Oreo, the boot will now take 10 seconds to do so which is a significant improvement. (Previously 15-20 Sec.)

Above are some of the main features Android 8.1 Oreo (Lineage OS 15.1.0) comes with. But there are much more. Overall Lineage OS is the best Custom ROM available for Android.

Pre-Requirements

Make sure the bootloader on your device is unlocked and your device is rooted and you have a custom recovery installed.

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